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Consumer Reports: Ford Bronco is Most Satisfying Midsize Two-Row SUV to Own
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A very satisfying vehicle for what it is. The lack of a V8--only for the sound--is the only unsatisfying thing. Everything else can usually be modified which is why this type of vehicle is generally more satisfying for those of us that buy into this segment. You like some other trims grille? Swap it! You have a crayon shoved so far up your nose it's affecting your reasoning skills? Someone made a grumper grille...
A very satisfying vehicle for what it is. The lack of a V8--only for the sound--is the only unsatisfying thing. Everything else can usually be modified which is why this type of vehicle is generally more satisfying for those of us that buy into this segment. You like some other trims grille? Swap it! You have a crayon shoved so far up your nose it's affecting your reasoning skills? Someone made a grumper grille...
Don't forget we also have the aerodynamics of a 2.5 ton washing machine that some believe should be dead silent when pushed through the air at 75+mph.It's rated almost as high as the Maytag Front-loading Over/Under Washer Dryer Combination.
I know all of us look to CR as our first and most trusted source for all things automotive.
Had a Disco I as well... there is no reliability comparison a reasonable person could objectively make where the B6G isn't orders of magnitude better, especially electrically (except maybe the 2.7L alternators, haha, but I had to reman or replace my Disco's alt multiple times).
At first I was like "Seriously?!" But then I saw the luxury brands got their own category and it made more sense.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the most satisfying SUV I have ever driven. The noise it makes almost brought tears to my eyes
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the most satisfying SUV I have ever driven. The noise it makes almost brought tears to my eyes
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Hey, no death wobble, I’m good! Very satisfying!
Let me correct that title for you: Consumer Reports: Ford Bronco is Most Satisfying
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I've got Badlands Lux with plenty of goodies and, granted I haven't owned it very long, it's been great so far. Definitely exceeded my expectations for drivability and comfort. It's done everything we've wanted it to do and can do a whole lot more.A lot of bronco issues are solved by ordering the base,if you ain't got it it can't go wrong, I pass of the little things as personality
Are there a few things I'd like different? Sure. Are they ruining my life? Not at all. Annoying? No. But some things on my wish list naturally conflict with each other. Some things come with trade-offs. Others would make Bronco that much better that even petty gripers couldn't gripe.
Now would ya lookie there, CONsumer Reports acknowledged something other than a snoremobile crossover.
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My Daughter bought a Subaru Forester Wilderness 22 at the same time I bought my Bronco. It is, by far, head and tails better quality with many more features than the Bronco and over 8k less new. Although more practical in every possible way and most likely drive anywhere that i would ever take the Bronco, my future grand-children will never remember the Subaru. That is worth the price we pay And will I never loose it in a parking lot!!! The answer to Why? Because I can
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And will I never loose it in a parking lot!!! The answer to Why? Because I can
That sums it up right there. I own a 2009 Dodge Challenger. CR didn't think much of them, but later on did list the "owner satisfaction" as high. CR bases ratings on owner input. If people report a bunch of problems, then the "reliability" ranking will be low, but many of those same people will still say that overall they are very satisfied with the car. (By the way, mine has had no problems up until a month ago when my radiator failed. 14 years with nothing more than oil changes and a tune up).
My Bronco is giving plenty of smiles per miles at the moment. Even without miles, I get satisfaction just looking at those beautiful steelies. Everybody thinks the Bronco is a good looking ride. So my own "satisfaction" rating is high. If this thing starts forcing me into the dealer on a regular basis, that would change quickly. I'm not one of those who will put up with a headache.
Do people really get rattles and squeaks? I'm closing in on a year and the only rattles or squeaks I get is from stuff I threw in the back.
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I could deal with 90% of the roof pops, iffy window seal wind and plastic interior creaks...
But what drives me the most mental is that tinny tailgate clicking that my dealer insists is "just a noise it makes". Sounds like a cracked weld and it just makes me batty
I’m 52 and have owned two Broncos in the 1980s-90s, wranglers, a recent 4Runner. Also tons of sport cars and luxury sedans. More importantly I grew up in a family owned auto dealership family. Dad had a different car almost every night. I’ve driven almost everything under the sun. I’ve been in my ‘23 decked out SAS OBX (optioned up to basically a Wildtrak) and I can say for some reason there hasn’t been a vehicle I enjoy more each day. It has its little flaws, but it makes me so happy every time I see it and every time I’m driving it.
No joke...I've owned my badlands 11k miles.... and I LOVE it. I plan on keeping this car. And taking my time modifying it
So glad you're enjoying your Bronco! Thank you for being part of the Ford Family.
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